

Priming Flask
Priming Flask by an unknown artist. The object is a round, black, metal flask with a small, cylindrical protrusion at the top. The flask has a textured surface. A metal plate with an intricate design is in the center of the flask. The design features curved lines and shapes. Two small, circular handles are on either side of the flask. A metal piece extends from the top of the flask, curving to the left. The background of the image is gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 16th century
- Medium
- Wood, steel, silver
- Culture
- German, probably Saxony
- Dimensions
- 542 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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